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Guidelines for disassembling/assembling of VUW, SVUW, VEUW, VUW-R, VHPWU, VEUW-R clamp models
• Open the clamp to its full extent
• Remove the tension spring (9) in the case of the VUW 0.75, SVUW/VEUW 1 T, VUW 1.5, VEUW 2+3 T first remove
the retaining pin (10)
• Remove the retaining pin (10) and the cam pin (7)
• Take the retaining pin (10) out of the connecting piece (18) and remove the link pin (17)
• Remove the lifting shackle (16)
• Push the connecting piece (18) in until the shackle pin (6) can be removed through the assembly hole
• Remove the connecting piece (18) and the cam assembling (2)
• Dismantle the lever (4) by removing the retaining pin (10) and taking the lock assembling (3) out of the clamp
• Remove the pivot (8) using a socket and ring spanner
• Clean all parts with a standard degreasant
• Grease all spindles with bearing grease
• Oil the spring if necessary
• Assemble all the parts in reverse order
• Always insert new original retaining pins (10)
• Regularly replace the pivot bolt (11) and nut (12)
• Only use original pewag components
• Remove any burr with a file
8. Overhaul
At least once (1x) a year (required by law), or if the clamp becomes damaged, the lifting clamp should be inspected,
tested and if necessary overhauled by pewag austria GmbH or another recognised mechanical repair centre. If in
doubt refer to your supplier.
9. Disposal
Provided that the clamp is rendered unfit for further use, it may be disposed of, in line with the local guidelines.
10. Troubleshooter’s Checklist
Failure/malfunction
Possible Cause
Action
Load slipping
Load dirty
Pivot dirty
Pivot and/or cam blunt
Jaws bent open
Clean load
Clean clamp
Overhaul clamp
Reject clamp
Lifting shackle pivoting badly
Lifting shackle overloaded
Reject clamp
Fork pivoting badly
Fork overloaded
Reject clamp
Body bent
Clamp overloaded
Reject clamp
Lifting shackle oval shape
Clamp overloaded
Reject clamp
Spring defective
Spring worn out
Overhaul clamp
Shackle pins bent
Clamp overloaded
Reject clamp
Retaining pins missing
Incorrectly assembled
Fit new retaining pins
Clamp difficult to open/close
Key way slot dirty
Clamp worn out
Clamp contaminated
Clamp worn out
Clean clamp
Reject clamp
Clean clamp
Reject clamp
Movable pivot
Dirt in movable pivot
Clean pivot
Pivot does not move
Bent snap ring
Revise clamp
